A Letter from Our Principal

Dear BK Family,

Bishop Kenny High School will celebrate 75 years of service to the young people of Jacksonville in 2027. In preparation for this milestone, I present our new five-year strategic plan. This document is drawn from recommendations of our recent accreditation visit, evaluation of our previous strategic plan, and our vision for the future of Bishop Kenny High School. This plan details a roadmap to our 75th anniversary and maintains our commitment to continuous improvement.

The 2017-2022 Strategic Plan was written without foreknowledge of the pandemic that was to come. COVID caused school closure, the advent of virtual learning, the cancellation or redesign of beloved events, including graduation, prom, athletic competition, the annual auction, and much more. Despite these unforeseen challenges, we met and exceeded the goals of our last strategic plan.

In August 2022, we welcomed 1,360 students to our campus, our highest enrollment in more than ten years. In the past five years, our beautiful campus has seen major upgrades to learning spaces and the repurposing of other facilities to meet the needs of our school today. Most importantly, we remain committed to upholding our Catholic identity, the hallmark of life and learning on this campus since our founding in 1952.

I look forward, with great enthusiasm, to beginning our work with this new strategic plan. It is ambitious and will challenge us as we work together to bring it to successful completion. I welcome and encourage you to join us in the exciting work ahead.

Sincerely,

Todd M. Orlando Principal